Roberdel Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Richmond County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 365 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Roberdel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Roberdel Lake Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by City of Rockingham (local government). It impounds the Hitchcock Creek near Rockingham.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,312 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 91 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Richmond |
| Nearest City | Rockingham |
| River/Stream | Hitchcock Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.97090, -79.74380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,312 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 91 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | City of Rockingham |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00652 |
| Federal ID | NC00652 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |